83553 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83553 (Weippe, Idaho) pay a median of $1,282/year in property taxes on homes valued at $226,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 13% above the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83553 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clearwater County. This is $326 less than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83553 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83713 (0.57%) and 83676 (0.57%).

In Weippe, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $37,419, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Idaho reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no cap on the increase — your assessed value will jump to the purchase price at closing. Clearwater County offers a Homeowners' Exemption reducing assessed value by up to $100,000 for owner-occupied primary residences; apply with the Clearwater County Assessor within 90 days of closing to mitigate the county's higher-than-average effective rate. File the exemption application with the Clearwater County Assessor immediately after receiving your initial assessment notice.